“They are as close to humans as can be, and yet still people insist that forming a relationship with them or treating them with dignity is somehow perverse.” We review Humans, AMC and Channel 4’s new science fiction drama. How does Humans explore the relationship between humanity and technology? What does it reveal about the singularity and artificial intelligence? How will society change if we create an artificial labor class? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better exploration of AI — Humans or Ex Machina? We download our top 5 warnings to the future. 0:00 - 18:30: Humans (non-spoilers); 18:30 - 46:56: Humans (spoilers); 46:57 - 58:31: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Humans VS. Ex Machina; 58:32 - 1:25:08: Top 5 Warnings to the Future.

Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!

Ali Mattu & H.A. Conrad

Episode 71: Humans, Humans VS. Ex Machina, Top 5 Warnings to the Future

JUL 29, 201585 MIN
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!

Episode 71: Humans, Humans VS. Ex Machina, Top 5 Warnings to the Future

JUL 29, 201585 MIN

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“They are as close to humans as can be, and yet still people insist that forming a relationship with them or treating them with dignity is somehow perverse.” We review Humans, AMC and Channel 4’s new science fiction drama. How does Humans explore the relationship between humanity and technology? What does it reveal about the singularity and artificial intelligence? How will society change if we create an artificial labor class? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better exploration of AI — Humans or Ex Machina? We download our top 5 warnings to the future.  #71: Humans, Humans VS. Ex Machina, Top 5 Warnings to the Future Super Fantastic Nerd Hour Download Download MP3 Subscribe in iTunesShow Notes0:00 - 18:30: Humans (non-spoilers)18:30 - 46:56: Humans (spoilers)46:57 - 58:31: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Humans VS. Ex Machina58:32 - 1:25:08: Top 5 Warnings to the FutureLinksIf Isaac Asimov Were Alive, Humans Would Be His Favorite TV ShowLike its technology, Humans delivers more depth than advertisedIn an Android World, ‘Humans’ Is Real and TerrifyingCrazy Sexy Geeks: Artificial IntelligenceTop 5 Warnings to the FutureConrad: "The Entire History of You" (Black Mirror)Oryx and CrakeA for AnythingStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home/The Bone ClocksThe Handmaid’s TaleAli:1984Fahrenheit 451 GattacaThe Handmaid’s Tale"Let that be your last battlefield" (Star Trek: The Original Series)